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REVIEW: VAMPIRE WEEKEND @ AGGANIS ARENA

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The new material thematically evolves from familiar territory, but expands with an existential complexity that shames anyone who hates on Vampy Weeks for being bougie caricatures. Continue reading

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PEER REVIEW: GHOST B.C. @ ROYALE, FRIDAY 5.10.13

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Entering a show that could be briefly described as a Sweet 16 party for Satan’s daughter, you may learn to associate demonic rituals with a great time, if you don’t already. Continue reading

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REVIEW: THE ASTOR ORPHAN BY ALEXANDRA ALDRICH

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Throughout The Astor Orphan you will laugh, you will cry, and more often than not you’ll probably want to give one or two of her family members a smack across the face. Continue reading

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EATS: BENTO CAFE

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The family that eats Japanese hot dogs together … Continue reading

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SKY FERREIRA: GHOST EP

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a) An indie cafe siren, b) a synth-pop diva, c) a broken-hearted folk singer, d) a garage rock grrrl, and finally, e) a unique new voice to be reckoned with. Continue reading

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INSECURITY DEPOSIT: BOSTON LANDLORD REVIEWS

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“I’m moving out of allston, there are rats almost everywhere in this complex. The landlord is a nice guy, but the rats are just too much.” Continue reading

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GAME TIME: KENTUCKY ROUTE ZERO ACT I

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In a sense, it’s easy to forget that Kentucky Route Zero is a point-and-click adventure “game” because it’s more of a piece of literature. Many gamers might get bored with its dialogue-heavy action, although this game wasn’t made for them. Continue reading

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GAME TIME: PROTEUS

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If the player goes in and knows that this is more about the nature of the game–about existing in a virtual world that plays with the idea of landscape, and leaves the player alone with their thoughts and connections–then Proteus presents a very intimate and interesting experience. Continue reading